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Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Nursing Assistant 2 - Inpatient Surgical Unit

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeSebastian, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program, Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification, Florida Licensed Practical Nurse qualification, graduation from an approved school of nursing, or training as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic is required. One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for completing one of these trainings.
  • One year of experience in a relevant healthcare setting within the past five years is required, except that graduates of an approved school of nursing or the other listed training programs need no experience.
  • Current Basic Life Support or Healthcare Provider certification is required.
  • The ability to assess information about a patient's status and interpret the information needed to identify age-specific care requirements is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
  • Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
  • Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment and nursing unit.
  • Maintain the safety and security of patients, families, self, and other healthcare team members.
  • Protect patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality, and follow standard precautions, including handwashing between patients.
  • Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
  • Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
  • Obtain and accurately document pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
  • Recognize and communicate relevant information and safety concerns about a patient's condition to the RN or other healthcare team members.
  • Participate in patient handoff reports and purposeful hourly rounding.
  • Provide care and service to patients, families, customers, and team members.
  • Demonstrate competency in tasks and skills defined by Orlando Health and unit-specific competencies.
  • Receive and process incoming phone calls, patient call lights, patient calls, and guest requests.
  • Transport and deliver items, equipment, blood products, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs; access to medication-storage areas may be limited.
  • Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable Orlando Health policies and legal standards.
  • Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures and participate in planned changes.
  • Participate in nursing performance-improvement activities as assigned.
  • Apply knowledge of legal issues, patient rights, and standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy, and complete mandatory training.
  • Provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the lifespan.

About the Company

Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Orlando Health operates hospitals, clinics, and health services across the southeastern United States as a not-for-profit system. It delivers patient care through its network of facilities and clinicians, coordinating services to ensure continuity of care and reinvesting earnings into community health programs and facility improvements. Its not-for-profit status, long history (over 100 years), and regional focus distinguish it from for-profit competitors by prioritizing community needs over shareholder profits. Its goal is to improve local health and well-being by providing high-quality, accessible care and sustaining community benefits through reinvestment.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$251.7M
Headquarters
Orlando, FL
Founded
1918

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